Daily Archives: December 4, 2012

San Antonio Outlook Moderates on Lower Gas Prices

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Comerica Economics

Labor market growth in San Antonio eased to a an average 1.9 percent annualized rate in Q2 and Q3, following a 5.1 percent spike in payrolls in the first quarter of the year. Even so, San Antonio remains well above … Continue reading →

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North Texas Economy Solid Heading Into Year-End

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Comerica Economics

Job growth in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex remained well above the U.S. average at the start of the fourth quarter. In October North Texas posted 2.3 percent year-over-year job growth, while the U.S. average stood at 1.5 percent. In another … Continue reading →

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Houston Economy Growing and Broadening

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Comerica Economics

Exploration activity for petroleum liquids remains very active. The price for West Texas intermediate crude oil has drifted down over the last year to near $85 per barrel, still an attractive price for drillers. The oil rig count for Texas … Continue reading →

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Tech Boom Amps Austin Economy

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Comerica Economics

Austin’s labor market continued to expand through the third quarter of 2012, driven by a robust local tech sector. The unemployment rate in Austin averaged 5.9 percent in Q3, 2.2 percentage points below the national rate during the same period. … Continue reading →